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Actuarial Studies - ACTLAH3538

Plan Summary

 
Faculty:  -
 
 
School: School of Risk & Actuarial St
 
   
 
Program: 3538 - Commerce (International)
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Commerce (International Studies) (Honours)
 
  

Plan Outline

The Honours program in Actuarial Studies allows students who have achieved above average grades in their Bachelor of Commerce degree to complete an additional year during which they:
  • Develop research skills and complete courses in an advanced area of Actuarial Studies
  • Research, write and present a thesis, and
  • Complete Part II professional subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
Completing the Honours will allow students to specialise their knowledge of an area of Actuarial Studies through research.
To satisfy the Honours requirements, students undertake an additional year of study, completing Honours level courses (both compulsory and elective) and undertaking a research thesis. Students must have completed the prerequisite courses prior to their Honours year.
Although full-time and part-time study is available, it is recommended that students complete the 4th Year Honours Program on a full-time basis.

Plan Structure

Required Courses List (Year 4)
PLUS three courses from the list below. Subject to the approval of the Honours supervisor and School

Entry Requirements

Students applying for the Actuarial Honours Program must have obtained a minimum average of 71% in their year 2 and 3 courses in the Actuarial Studies major and submit a satisfactory proposal outlining the research topic, recent literature reviewed, how the research topic will answer an interesting problem, the proposed supervisor(s) and discussions had with the supervisor.

How To Apply

Candidates intending to apply to the Honours programs are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and study program with Undergraduate Honours Coordinator for Actuarial Studies

Professional Recognition

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Plan Structure for the Academic requirements.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
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